This role was originated by Célestine Galli-Marié, who allegedly fainted during one performance afte
This role was originated by Célestine Galli-Marié, who allegedly fainted during one performance after
 having a premonition of its creator's death. This character sings the song "Les tringles des sistres se
 tintaient" with her friends Frasquita and Mercedes. She at first refuses to help the smugglers Dancaire and
 Remendado. This character sings of wanting to go to the inn of Lillias Pastia in the "Seguidilla Aria." She
 reveals that she has seen her own death while reading Tarot cards in the "Cards aria." This singer of the
 "Habanera" is stabbed by the soldier Don Jose as the crowd at an arena serenades Escamillo with the
 "Toreador Song." For 10 points, name this Spanish gypsy, the title character of Bizet's greatest opera.
This role was originated by Célestine Galli-Marié, who allegedly fainted during one performance after
 having a premonition of its creator's death.
Carmen